July 4th side dishes recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $3.0 per serving

Ricotta Stuffed Yellow Squash

Tobasco Potatoes

I created this potato dish to go with anything grilled. It has become a family staple. I always try to make a little extra for leftovers, but they…

Super Easy Baked Beans Supreme

Baked Beans the whole family will love!

Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese

A family favorite that I've been making for 15 years.

Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli

I make this all the time for a quick and easy side dish. Alternately, this can be a main dish by adding 1 lb. of chicken, beef, or pork. my…

Hawaiian Crest Salsa

I came up with this recipe at the spur of the moment to accompany the shrimp recipe I was preparing for a late lunch get-together with several of my…

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Delicious, easy, creamy mashed potatoes.

Lemon Herb Potato Salad

A light and fresh potato salad with a lemon herb dressing. Only 75 calories!

Sage Butter Brussel Sprouts with Prosciutto

I don’t know why brussel sprouts get a bad reputation. If you cook them the right way, they are delicious! This…

Balsamic Mayonnaise

This is mayonnaise set on it's ear. I came up with it one day while making my traditional homemade mayo. I searched my pantry, and to my dismay, I…

Tropical sauce

This is a sauce I like to serve with the Hawaiian bread I make. you can use it for a variety of things. it's easy to make.

PA pickles

This is a recipe my dad used to make in the summer. I completely forgot about it until recently when I went back to my hometown and was served it…

Grilled Potato Packs

Grilled Potato Packs with Bacon, Cheddar Cheese and Green Onions!

Ground Chicken and Bean Bake

I’ve had a dish like this many times before, usually at potlucks or picnics, but this was the first time that I tried to make it with chicken…

Garlic Herbed Sweet Potatoes

TRY THIS AT EASTER - it is a signature dish! It is sweet and savory with fresh herbs, dairy products and chicken broth. This is a North…